Winch question - electric or manual

[redneck joe]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

Yep that's why you need a better winch and that's why I would raise the rollers. Let them take the lions share of the weight until the last foot or so especially on the front half of the boat.

I'm going to start I think with the side bunks. I found a kit about half what they are on here, just have to supply the 2x4's which I can custom to the size I want for $10. If I can dunk enough to get closer, then able to keep centered as I pull out that will be the start. If needed I'll upgrade the winch, not sure which one one still.

Rollers will be adjusted in spring when I launch again.

 

[redneck joe]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

What ever you think, but you have no chance of driving it on with more rollers, and bunk slicks. Hopefully you can add enough rollers to allow little or no friction so about anything can winch it up. Then the only thing your going to need is a way to launch it safely, I would then suggest a pelican hook and a long rope tied off to the trailer.

I do the long rope (two actually stern and bow to pull evenly to dock) not sure what a pelican hook is and when I launch i dunk it pretty deep

 

[alldodge]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

Pelican hook is used to hold heavy loads which have a quick release function. Ships use then to hold anchor chains so it can be dropped quickly. Smaller versions are found and one type is used by cops and K9 units to quickly release the dog. This way you could release your wench hook and let the safety chain hold the boat. Knock the release ring off and the boat slides into the water. Here is a small one

PELICAN HOOK SS 4IN - Seadog Line 1897851 - iboats

 

[redneck joe]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

cool.


side note, I'm not an internet spelling cop however i do find humour in mis-types. My wife appreciated your 'release the wench statement'. I might have finally found something I can control her with...

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

Joe, I would add side guides and simply dunk a bit farther.

my trailer is a roller and my boat is 3600# dry or about 4200 wet. I back in and only have to winch up about 5-6 feet. my old bunk trailer, I added side guides to and I simply floated to the winch strap, hooked on, winched in a foot and pulled out.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

I don't understand why you need the rollers in the first place. If the stern isn't centering you have the trailer in to far.You need to be able to drive the boat on and have it stay more or less in place until you get out and winch it on. My boat is 30ft and launch and retrieve pretty much on the same incline as you. I have no problem. Yes there is a little cranking involved.What i do is drive the boat on up to the winch stand. Leave it in gear with enough power to keep it there. Hook the strap winch it up and go back and shut er down.


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[redneck joe]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

Thanks all. ordering CE Smith Bunkboard Guide-On Kit - 75 Degree CE Smith Accessories and Parts CE27600K75

If dunking deeper with those doesn't help I'll go back to thinking about a new winch.



On the bunk glides - any tips for installing? I can make any length up to 12' (that how long the carpet that comes with it is). I'm thinking tight to the hull at the stern and maybe an inch or two clearance towards the front?

 

[redneck joe]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

Thalasso - looks like your set up at the bow is better suited to centering, however one thing to note is I really dont power load at the ramp. The center rollers just protect from the trailer frame.

 

[alldodge]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

I don't understand why you need the rollers in the first place. If the stern isn't centering you have the trailer in to far.You need to be able to drive the boat on and have it stay more or less in place until you get out and winch it on. My boat is 30ft and launch and retrieve pretty much on the same incline as you. I have no problem. Yes there is a little cranking involved.What i do is drive the boat on up to the winch stand. Leave it in gear with enough power to keep it there. Hook the strap winch it up and go back and shut er down.


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I like it :thumb:
Do it the same way my self, drive on 2 or 3 easy cranks and pull her out

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Winch question - electric or manual

I made mine 4' long and set em 1" narrower than the width of the hull both front and rear such that they would have to flex out as I load. My boards are treated 2x6... I made my own from 1.5"x1.5"x3/16" square tube, bent to shape and welded to the trailer